Bhajan Lal Sharma Sworn in as Rajasthan's Chief Minister in Historic Ceremony

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes the oath as Rajasthan's Chief Minister in a grand ceremony at Jaipur, with deputy CMs Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa.

Gobind Arora
Published on: 15 Dec 2023 9:56 AM GMT
Bhajan Lal Sharma Sworn in as Rajasthans Chief Minister in Historic Ceremony
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Bhajan Lal Sharma took a historic oath as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan in a grand Swearing-in Ceremony held at Jaipur. The ceremony witnessed the participation of political dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President J P Nadda, along with Union Ministers and State Chief Ministers.

Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa were also sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, marking a significant shift in BJP's leadership for the state. Governor Kalraj Mishra administered the oath to the elected leaders, creating a momentous occasion that reflected a strategic move by the party towards a broader regional spread of different communities and castes.

The event, which saw massive security measures and seating arrangements, attracted a large crowd eager to witness the BJP Leadership Shift. Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA, emerged as the Chief Minister-designate after a BJP legislature party meeting. This decision breaks a 25-year-old trend where the state alternated between Congress leader Ashok Gehlot and former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

The BJP's meticulous planning in choosing leaders based on caste and community affiliations indicates a calculated approach to consolidate support ahead of the 2024 elections. Vasudev Devnani has been named the state assembly speaker, further shaping the composition of leadership in Rajasthan.

This strategic move comes after the recent Rajasthan Assembly Election, where the BJP won 115 seats compared to the Congress's 69 seats. Bhajan Lal Sharma's election as Chief Minister, along with the appointment of Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa as Deputy Chief Ministers, underscores the party's commitment to embracing fresh faces and fostering a more inclusive leadership structure.

The ceremony showcased the grandeur associated with the BJP's decisive political moves, creating anticipation and excitement among the public. As Bhajan Lal Sharma assumes the role of Chief Minister, Rajasthan enters a new era under his leadership, marking a significant chapter in the state's political landscape.

Gobind Arora

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